American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)Established 1967
ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo is a language & literacy conference held at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, United States. The next edition runs November 20–22, 2026. Established in 1967, the event welcomes around 6,500 visitors and 250 exhibitors each year.
The largest annual gathering of language educators in North America, with hundreds of sessions on world-language pedagogy, assessment, and technology plus a major language-learning expo.
Next event
November 20–22, 2026
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, United States
6.5k
Last 2 years
250
Companies
1967
59 years
North
United States
From $345 (member early) to $645 (non-member on-site)
Register online via the ACTFL convention website; member, student, and group rates available with badge pickup on site.
ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo takes place November 20–22, 2026.
ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo is held at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, United States.
Registration fees: From $345 (member early) to $645 (non-member on-site).
Register online via the ACTFL convention website; member, student, and group rates available with badge pickup on site. Register at the official page: https://www.actfl.org/actfl-convention
ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo is organized by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The event was established in 1967 and attracts around 6,500 visitors and 250 exhibitors.
November 19–22, 2026
Philadelphia, United States
7,000 avg visitors · 150 exhibitors
March 15–18, 2027
Houston, United States
6,000 avg visitors · 120 exhibitors
February 17–19, 2027
Lake Buena Vista, United States
2,200 avg visitors · 100 exhibitors
Event details for ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo are curated and indicative — always confirm dates, fees and entry requirements on the official site, www.actfl.org/actfl-convention.